Sunset hikes near Huntington, in

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Erie Rail Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Claire Lake–Erie Rail Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Ginger Road 8.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. State Forest Bridle Trails 13.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hominy Ridge Lake 13.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Salamonie Lake via Bloodroot Trail 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

7. Cross Country Ski Trail via Bloodroot Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Cross Country Ski Trail via Salamonie Snowmobile Trails 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Salamonie Bridle Trails 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Archbold Wilson Pond & Walking Path 23.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Mississinewa Riverwalk 23.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Cardinal Greenway 26.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead